Storage unit problem pleas help ?

Q. Okay so I have recently rented a storage unit for my pool supplies because I own a pool cleaning service and keep it there i go there often but every time I go there is a pice of equipment moved like it was thrown againts the wall. So I told the manager and he said he would keep a look out. So I was on vacation and when I checked up on it the unit was comletly ransacked. I told the manager what had happened and he said that every night he here'd some loud noises coming from it but he couldn't get in (I have the only key) then he let my even review the security tape and you can see the unit doors shaking violently. So I had had enough and I put a camera in it. The results where shocking. You can see in the footage a white mist moving all around the unit and moving things around. I showed the manager the footage and he said that he did not know what it was. What could it be? I moved my stuff t another unit and it happened again. I can't move locations because there is not a rental place for miles.

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Contact someone at http://www.paranormalsocieties.com and let them know about your video footage. (Assuming you're not trolling for fun ;)

Storage unit problem?

Q. Okay so I have recently rented a storage unit for my pool supplies because I own a pool cleaning service and keep it there i go there often but every time I go there is a pice of equipment moved like it was thrown againts the wall. So I told the manager and he said he would keep a look out. So I was on vacation and when I checked up on it the unit was comletly ransacked. I told the manager what had happened and he said that every night he here'd some loud noises coming from it but he couldn't get in (I have the only key) then he let my even review the security tape and you can see the unit doors shaking violently. So I had had enough and I put a camera in it. The results where shocking. You can see in the footage a white mist moving all around the unit and moving things around. I showed the manager the footage and he said that he did not know what it was. What could it be? I moved my stuff t another unit and it happened again. What could it be

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Storage Wars-The Supernatural Edition

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If You Ran out Of Money What Would You Do?

psychosolo

Assume this:

You are an unemployed video editor who has done stage and prop construction, but can't find a job because NOBODY in Hollywood is hiring.

You have to pay rent and bills, but are totally out of cash. You've even applied at Taco Bell and Walmart, but THEY WON'T HIRE YOU!

Now you're depressed and late on your rent with bills to pay and have almost maxed your credit card.

What would you do to survive?

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Is it possible for you to do some work for a wedding photographer editing videos? If you have equipment can you freelance at some local events? Can do do carpentry- aka prop construction- for someone?
Yard work?Babysitting? Pool Cleaning?
I would assume you have already made all possible cuts in expenditures to your lifestyle, but review it again.
Lastly, start figuring out a backup plan.Can you move in with family for example till you are back on your feet.
Good Luck!

Lifeguarding Orientation?? Help!!?

Jake

What do they do in lifeguarding orientation? Should I review my training skills or not. Will they make me deminstrate scenios or not... How can I be prepared for it???

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Most lifeguard orientations are centered around the facility, you will be shown where everything is, how to fill out your time sheet, and other general hiring practices like tax forms. You may also be trained in how to do chemical tests and clean depending on your facility.

I am, however a firm believer in better safe than sorry... so study up a little bit on scenarios and be sure to pack a swim suit, towel, and pocket mask with you so that if they do want to do scenarios you are prepared. Mostly when pools do testing prior to hiring they either have special circumstances (a 14 foot deep pool) or want to see how lifeguards will react in some situations. This can range from having you perform in a scenario or simply talk through one at a desk.

Be confident, and even if you do not perform perfectly always be open to correction and ask for guidance if needed. If you are still worried about it, call the pool where you are having orientation and simply ask them what equipment you will need to bring. Ask, "will I need a swimsuit during orientation? does my first shift start during this orientation? will there be scenarios/skill testing?" These are questions that employers will be happy to answer and even happier that their future staff members had the fore thought to ask... Good Luck!

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New house - how do I take care of our pool?

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Eric C

Details - Inground pool, approximately 70,000 gallons.

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There's really not much detail here other than the volume. I could write a book and not cover what you need. If you post back with filter type, pool type (concrtet or vinyl), heater or no heater, type of sanitizer being used and any automatic pool cleaners, it would be helpful. There's simply too many things to cover other than basic water chemistry. I usually suggest to new home owners that they get a pool service guy in once, to give them waht our company calls pool 101's. Many service companies will do this for you and it won't cost much more than a service call (50 bucks). You'll get a personalized lesson, that's good for your specific set up and equipment. Take notes and if possible videotape the lesson. Hey, don't laugh, I think I'm starring in over 100 home videos by now. This way you can review what you've learned.
I'll go over some basics, common to most pools.
1/ check your chemistry at least once week. Total alkalinity 80-120 , Ph 7.2- 7.6, Cl or Br 1.0 -3.0. Always adjust your TA before trying to adjust anything else contrary to what I see in some of these posts ( still giggling, little wonder people's pools go green)
2/ Vac out the pool on at least a weekly basis. Keeping it clean helps lower your overall chemical expenditures.
3/ Clean out you pump and skimmer baskets on at least a weekly basis and same goes for whatever filter system you are using, unless it's a DE filter, you can leave those longer.
4/ Every month or so, take a water sample into your pool shop to be tested. They test for things a typical home owner's kit doesn't. If you're developing a calcium hardness issue, total dissolved solids or a dissolved metal issue, they can nip it in the bud before any damage occurs. You should also take in a sample 2 weeks prior to closing the pool (if applicable) and within a few days of pool opening (if applicable). Helps you put the pool to bed properly and get off to a good start in spring.
That's all I can post given the info you provided. Every pool is different. I'll put this on my watch list, if you update and may be able to help further.

Are RN's generally fit? What is the typical work day like?

sec8stalkr

Are RN's generally fit? Do their employers pay for gym memberships...etc?

Also...what is the typica work day like for an RN at a hospital? Explain the different areas of a hospital and the typical day in each.

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I'm an Intensive Care RN for the past 13 years. I'm super fit! I am 38 years old, 5' 8", 120 lbs, and am a previous certified yoga instructor. I work out everyday on stairmaster, Total Gym, and have a pool to do water aerobics.

Nursing is very demanding physically! (Not to mention emotionally). Last night I worked a 12 and a half hour shift at a liver transplant unit and busted my butt! I had a half hour break to gulp down my Nutrisystem. You are hanging meds, doing wound care, bathing patients, transporting patients, using complicated, heavy hemodynamic and ventilator equipment. You will work hard, long, and be challenged in every way imaginable.

Very few ICUs have techs or aides, so you do everything! I have a Masters degree and I clean up floors, empty catheters, as well as all the frequent charting and monitoring and assessing required of a professional ICU RN.

You have to be proficient in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, etc. just to work your job. You review labs, xrays, and other diagnostic tests. You are your patient's/client's advocate!

I worked super hard last night and made about $270 for over 12 hour shift. My friends are cocktail waitresses at casinos makings twice as much serving beer. Pay rates vary tremendously, and I do travel ICU nursing to take advantage of this. I've been to Hawaii, Alaska, California, Virgin Islands, Miami etc. Good luck in your pursuit of nursing! We need smart, strong, compassionate, healthy people to take on the Extreme Challenge of ICU Nursing!!!

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What do I need in order to clean a pool?

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The Super

It is a heated gunite chlorine pool. I have no experience with pools.
Need to know everything from proper chemicals to cleaning equipment. The pool is already open and swimmable, I just need to keep it clean and maintain it. Possibly close the pool at the end of the season.
I don't have any equipment except for the automatic filter that is currently running.

What about those automatic pool vacuum things?
Thank you for your help
Also, if you could point me in the direction of cheaper places to buy the supplies, like online vendors. I'm in New York.

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I would start out with a good water test kit, preferably a liquid drop type. I feel they are much more accurate than the test strips.
Secondly, get some pool tools: a pool pole, net, brush, vacuum (either an automatic unit or a manual vacuum head,and vacuum hose).
Then you will want chemicals. I would suggest talking about that with someone from a local pool company / store. Some chemicals work better than others based on your region.
Lastly, you might consider getting a lesson in pool care from a REPUTABLE pool service company. Check out: Yelp.com, angieslist.com or Google maps for reviews.

I personally do something like that for my customers. I call it "pool school". It generally takes about an hour or so, to go over the basics of pool care. Bring a pen and paper for note taking.

If You Ran out Of Money What Would You Do?

psychosolo

Assume this:

You are an unemployed video editor who has done stage and prop construction, but can't find a job because NOBODY in Hollywood is hiring.

You have to pay rent and bills, but are totally out of cash. You've even applied at Taco Bell and Walmart, but THEY WON'T HIRE YOU!

Now you're depressed and late on your rent with bills to pay and have almost maxed your credit card.

What would you do to survive?

Answer
Is it possible for you to do some work for a wedding photographer editing videos? If you have equipment can you freelance at some local events? Can do do carpentry- aka prop construction- for someone?
Yard work?Babysitting? Pool Cleaning?
I would assume you have already made all possible cuts in expenditures to your lifestyle, but review it again.
Lastly, start figuring out a backup plan.Can you move in with family for example till you are back on your feet.
Good Luck!

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Camping at Yellowstone National Park?

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Bcomer21

My husband, daughter and I are going camping at Yellowstone National Park this summer. Problem is we have a pop up camper and campsites are very limited that allow pop up campers. Anybody know of any sites that allow?

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The Fishing Bridge site is centrally located and has hook-ups. Although the NPS website says soft-sided campers are not permitted, when I was there two years ago there were several setup at that site and they had no problem at all with my Hybrid. Reservations are recommended, but I could have got a a spot on July 3rd for one night even without a reservation, but I wanted to stay in the area for a week and didn't want to pick-up and move. Note that campgrounds in the parks don't have all the amenities that private RV parks have outside Yellowstone.

There's a cluster of campgrounds just outside the West gate of Yellowstone in Montana. I've stayed the KOA there and it was top notch but a bit on the pricey side. Beautiful park, clean bathrooms, heated pool, lots of views. But this is a popular area so traffic can be a bit heavy heading in and out of the park. Wagon Wheel and Yellowstone Grizzly are both well reviewed in that area, though I can't vouch for them.

I've also stayed at the Grand Teton Park campground in Moran, Wy, and advise you to stay well clear in spite of its location. I stayed there in 2008 and it was one of the most horrid RV parks I've ever encountered. And although it looks close to Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Jackson, everything is at least 30 minutes or more drive. Weeds, broken equipment, freezing/dirty pool and spa, filthy grounds and bathrooms and never enough staff in the office/store. Avoid at all costs.

I'm thinking of going back this year and if I do it will definitely be at the KOA in Montana.

Strange things have been happening help?

Okay so I have recently rented a storage unit for my pool supplies because I own a pool cleaning service and keep it there i go there often but every time I go there is a pice of equipment moved like it was thrown againts the wall. So I told the manager and he said he would keep a look out. So I was on vacation and when I checked up on it the unit was comletly ransacked. I told the manager what had happened and he said that every night he here'd some loud noises coming from it but he couldn't get in (I have the only key) then he let my even review the security tape and you can see the unit doors shaking violently. So I had had enough and I put a camera in it. The results where shocking. You can see in the footage a white mist moving all around the unit and moving things around. I showed the manager the footage and he said that he did not know what it was. What could it be? I moved my stuff t another unit and it happened again. I can't move locations because there is not a rental place for miles.

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Dude who did u piss off in past life? This thing is out to get your pool supplies! Do you really have it on tape? Call a ghost hunter, now! That's amazing (probably not for you, but wow). Sounds like a ghost to me. Get rid of it any way you can think of.

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what kind of router do i need for my house?

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Bianca

We are in the middle of remodeling our house. All the walls are down and my husband wants to "wire" the whole house to a router. He bought CAT 6 cables. First, is that really necessary, he says it's safer that way to have everything wired, but I want wireless connections also. Second, If he does wire the whole house, what is the best router to get?? And what would be the best way to wire the house. I still think a wireless router is the easiest way to go....???

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Your husband is pretty smart. It is a very wise move to wire the house, when the walls are all down. In the future, this will be a huge selling feature to your home. Wireless may be the easiest thing to do, but it won't add value to your home, nor will offer near the benefits of having a true wired network.

Wired network is better for 3 reasons; throughput, reliability, and security.
- Throughput- Wired networks are point to point connections, where is wireless is pooled.. meaning every wired connections has a dedicated connection. with wireless it's shared, so as your increase the amount of computers using wireless, the connection gets worse and worse.
-reliability- wired.. not much can harm it, minus physically cutting the cable. Wireless, everything can effect a radio signal; things like.. a baby monitor, garage door open, metal in the wall, other wireless signal.
-security. Unless someone physically plugs into your wired network (someone would have to break into your house). nobody can snoop what your doing. Wireless.. even if the traffic is encrypted. It only takes a matter of time, before that encryption is broken.

Here's some thoughts about building a wired network.
1. Build in over capacity. what you use today will not be what you use tomorrow. Networking devices is only growing. So if you think you need 2 connections in a room, go with 4, or 6. I would build it huge. You will never get this shot again, so might as well go super overboard.
2. Find a central spot in your house. This will be your data center. I'd pick an easy spot in the house that is pretty equal to all the other parts. It doesn't matter where it is, (basement is a good spot, but you may not have one).
3. It doesn't matter how many ports are on the router, you really only need 1 spot on the router, to feed into a network switch. The set-up to build a proper network isn't hard, but does take a bit of research.

Basic theory.
You'll have some kind of modem (DSL, Cable, etc). This is your connection from the street.
One cable goes from this to the router.
One cable goes to a switch
Every active network drop gets one cable from switch to patch panel, another from jack to device.
Every jack should be matched up to a place on the panel. (though you can use 2 jacks, panel is cleaner in my opinion). Basically the signal from the modem is spilt by the router, the switch creates a bridge to send the internet to the jacks, where the computer/print/etc picks up network signal from the wall.
To get wireless as well. you'll need to buy a wireless access point. This adds wireless networking. It will feed off the main switch.

Equipment your going to need to build the network.
1. A punch down tool. This will terminate the wires into the block and/or jack
http://www.buy.com/prod/paladin-tools-surepunch-pro-punch-down-tool-double-110-blade/q/listingid/73151623/loc/66357/208160453.html
2. a punch down panel. I'd recommend otronics as a company. They are the leader. You get what you pay for with infrastructure. You only have one shot at this, don't be cheap. just spend the money now.. or you will be left with headaches later. 48 ports should be enough for the house. (depends on what you need)
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?edc=478612&cm_mmc=ShoppingFeeds-_-GoogleBase-_-Cables-_-478612_Ortronics%20Clarity%206%20patch%20panel%20-%202U_ORS-PHD66U48
3. lots of jacket You'll need one of these for every connection.
http://store.stsi.com/or-tj600-88.html
4. faceplates. They come in any number. (1,2,4,6, etc). Every jack needs a faceplate to tie it securely to the wall (use an electrical box to tie faceplate to the wall.
here's an example- http://store.stsi.com/or-40300546.htm


Routers/switches/wireless access points.
1. Routers.. I'm going to give you what I think is a good one, but there are many good ones.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/31222-first-test-d-link-dir-665-xtreme-n-450-gigabit-router
smallnetbuilder.com is a great site for doing research on consumer grade networking gear.
2. Switches. I'd go with HP. It's a bit more than netgear or linksys, but it carry's a lifetime warranty. If it ever breaks, they offer 24 hour replacement. something like this would be sufficient to run your network (depending on size), you can stack them (meaning you can put 2 together) if you need to expand your network
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316158
3. Wireless access points(wireless ap) It might be worth buying the Power over ethernet (poe) (basically the ethernet cable powers the device) as it saves you from worrying about power requirements, and allows you to place the device anywhere to provide you the best range. It's something to consider, they are alot more expensive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316158 This is a poe wireless ap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127146 non poe wireless ap.

Is anyone a firefighter or close with on?

imskyhigh

I am considering a firefighter as an occupation and i am curious about the hours, what you do daily and is the pay good enough to live a good lifestyle where you can afford a nice car etc ?
and are you forced to work on special occasions like Christmas or New years etc etc
and is there any down time while working like ive seen in a movie where there playing basketball...is there any truth to that or is it mostly working i really want to know what they do daily
thanks:)

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Hours- I work two 24 hour shifts a week.
Pay- I support a family of 3 while my girlfriend is stay at home mom in college. We have a nice house, nice car etc. Paramedic status will get you about 60,000 a year to start. Some depts won't give you anything for medic status. Some Depts require you to have medic status.
Holidays- I work almost every holiday. Veteran firefighters will usually get holidays off.
Down time- After your equipment is stalked, cleaned, and the firehouse is maintained yes you can play pool, catch, whatever your little heart desires. I have gone a full 24 hour shift with no calls before. And i have also gone a full 24 hour shift where i didn't step foot in the firehouse just because of one call after another.

Misconception of firefighter- A lot of people believe firefighters just respond to fires and rescue people from the tops of buildings. Reality is the majority of the job is medical. This week i had one small brush fire and about 10 still alarms( or "false" alarms) and maybe 100 medicals. No building fire where you see in the movies that we all explode after saving someones life. Yes it is dangerous and there are building fires. But thats not why me or most of my co workers took the job. I was a paramedic for 1 year before getting hired as a firefighter. If you don't want medical calls then this job isn't for you. You see a lot of people die each day. I won't go into full detail about it but- i have seen beheadings, amputations, obviously people dying in various age groups. 1 day- 95 years.

Getting hired- It is not an easy process like mcdonalds where you just walk in and grab an application. I had to work my butt off to get on the Dept. Like i said i have paramedic status, and also veteran status (marines) plus a bachelors in fire science safety and arson. The dept i work for hasn't accepted anyone in over 10 years without vet status. Meaning everyone i work with ( exception of one) is in some form of special forces.

You may also not get what you want and hate it. Some people do nothing but drive engines and ladders. Others do nothing but paramedic, EMT, or search and rescue, hydrant man(woman), vent man(woman), roof man(woman). I started off as interior attack crew, they run in with the hose and attack the fire. After about a month they moved me to roof man, i couldn't stand it because i am not a fan of heights so i have been paramedic for the past 2 years and love it. However you may get a dept that won't grant you wishes and you may be a roof man your whole career. Everyone wants search and rescue, everyone has been on the list for years. When one retires or request another job they will move the list up.

Just some review on the job good luck.

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Camping at Yellowstone National Park?

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Bcomer21

My husband, daughter and I are going camping at Yellowstone National Park this summer. Problem is we have a pop up camper and campsites are very limited that allow pop up campers. Anybody know of any sites that allow?

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The Fishing Bridge site is centrally located and has hook-ups. Although the NPS website says soft-sided campers are not permitted, when I was there two years ago there were several setup at that site and they had no problem at all with my Hybrid. Reservations are recommended, but I could have got a a spot on July 3rd for one night even without a reservation, but I wanted to stay in the area for a week and didn't want to pick-up and move. Note that campgrounds in the parks don't have all the amenities that private RV parks have outside Yellowstone.

There's a cluster of campgrounds just outside the West gate of Yellowstone in Montana. I've stayed the KOA there and it was top notch but a bit on the pricey side. Beautiful park, clean bathrooms, heated pool, lots of views. But this is a popular area so traffic can be a bit heavy heading in and out of the park. Wagon Wheel and Yellowstone Grizzly are both well reviewed in that area, though I can't vouch for them.

I've also stayed at the Grand Teton Park campground in Moran, Wy, and advise you to stay well clear in spite of its location. I stayed there in 2008 and it was one of the most horrid RV parks I've ever encountered. And although it looks close to Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Jackson, everything is at least 30 minutes or more drive. Weeds, broken equipment, freezing/dirty pool and spa, filthy grounds and bathrooms and never enough staff in the office/store. Avoid at all costs.

I'm thinking of going back this year and if I do it will definitely be at the KOA in Montana.

Strange things have been happening help?

Okay so I have recently rented a storage unit for my pool supplies because I own a pool cleaning service and keep it there i go there often but every time I go there is a pice of equipment moved like it was thrown againts the wall. So I told the manager and he said he would keep a look out. So I was on vacation and when I checked up on it the unit was comletly ransacked. I told the manager what had happened and he said that every night he here'd some loud noises coming from it but he couldn't get in (I have the only key) then he let my even review the security tape and you can see the unit doors shaking violently. So I had had enough and I put a camera in it. The results where shocking. You can see in the footage a white mist moving all around the unit and moving things around. I showed the manager the footage and he said that he did not know what it was. What could it be? I moved my stuff t another unit and it happened again. I can't move locations because there is not a rental place for miles.

Answer
Dude who did u piss off in past life? This thing is out to get your pool supplies! Do you really have it on tape? Call a ghost hunter, now! That's amazing (probably not for you, but wow). Sounds like a ghost to me. Get rid of it any way you can think of.

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